Confidentiality - patients fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or DVA

Confidentiality: patients' fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or DVA

If a patient has a condition that could affect their fitness to drive, it’s their duty to report it. But as their doctor you have responsibilities as well.

This guidance sets out how to speak to your patient about the issue, what to do if you’re not sure about their fitness to drive, and the step to take if a patient continues to drive after you’ve advised them to stop.

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